Ep 242: DON CHEADLE — Is This the Don Cheadle I Really Want?

Accomplished actor Don Cheadle joins Jemele for the season 4 finale to discuss his multi-decade acting career, including his new series Secret Invasion, which also stars longtime friend Sam Jackson. Don also shares the humorous story of how he landed the career-changing role of James Rhodes, also known as War Machine, in the Marvel Comic Universe.

Don also explains why married his wife Brigid Coulter after 28 years of dating, and why he feels compelled to use his platform to candidly discuss social issues. Plus, Jemele pays tribute to her mother-in-law, Tanya Bailey, who recently passed and gives her thought on Carlee Russell’s hoax.

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